Research Program

The Advanced Optical Systems Group is engaged in diverse research projects of interest to industry. Four areas have been investigated in recent years.

Variable Addressibility Display Systems

Variable addressibility systems match the addressibility of a display system to the acuity of the human observer across the user's field of view. Such systems enable the efficient transfer of information across the machine-human interface. By avoiding useless information, variable addressiblity systems both compress information efficiently and use two-dimensional sensors and displays effectively. For further information on variable addressibility systems, click here .

Oxygen Sensors

Medical applications for oxygen sensors include measurement of blood oxygen concentration and measurement of respiratory oxygen contration. Our optical measurement techniques can be highly integrated, allowing small size and low cost. For more information on oxygen sensors, click here .

Modeling of Optical Interconnects

We are developing integrated models of optical interconnect systems that provide an complete understanding of system performance. Our optical models include a full scalar diffraction treatment designed especially to provide accurate and high speed operation. In collaboration with other researchers, we are integrating the optical models with cost, thermal, and mechanical models. The fully integrated model permits tradeoffs to be made between the different modeling domains. For more information on polymer waveguides, click here .

Polymer Waveguides for Optical Interconnects

Polymer waveguides can transform optical modes between dissimilar structures and materials. In this way, the coupling efficiency between optoelectronic devices and components can be optimized. For example, a polymer waveguide structure can help match the output from a laser to the input of an optical fiber. For more information on polymer waveguides, click here .

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